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Major William Frederick Groves USAF (Retired)

Major William Frederick Groves USAF (Retired) obituary, Charleston, SC

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William Groves Obituary

Major William Frederick Groves, USAF (Retired) Hanahan - Major William Frederick Groves, USAF (Retired), 90, of Hanahan, SC, husband of Patricia Furlong Groves entered into eternal rest on Tuesday, October 2, 2018. His Mass of Christian Burial will be held Friday, October 5, 2018 in the Divine Redeemer Catholic Church, 1106 Fort Drive at 10:00 am. Prayers of Final Commendation and Farewell, Beaufort National Cemetery. The family will receive friends Thursday from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm in J. HENRY STUHR, INC., NORTHWOODS CHAPEL, 2180 Greenridge Road. Major Groves was born March 1, 1928 in Charleston, SC to the late Lillian Gerard Groves and the late George Groves. He attended Charleston schools, Clemson University and the College of Charleston. He was a veteran of both WWII and Vietnam War. During his time in Vietnam he earned the Distinguished Flying Cross and the Air Medal. He is survived by his wife, Patricia and son, William Westgroves; grandson Hael and granddaughter Atreyu; also two grandsons, Robert Madden of Portland, Oregon and Sean Elyea of Berryville, Virginia. Many nieces and nephews, grandnieces and grandnephews. He was preceded in death by his parents and three brothers: Alan, John and George and one daughter, Mary Kathleen Groves-Elyea. Visit our guestbook at www.legacy.com/obituaries/ charleston

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Published by Charleston Post & Courier from Oct. 2 to Oct. 4, 2018.

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Mayor Minnie and Hanahan City Council

October 16, 2018

Please accept our heartfelt sympathy on the passing of your loved one. Your family is in our thoughts and in our prayers. Mayor Minnie Newman and Hanahan City Council: Joel Hodges, Jeff Chandler, Mike Dyson, Michael Sally, Christie Rainwater, and Dan Owens.

Karen Masche Kone

October 9, 2018

Our sympathy and warmest thoughts are with you. Please know we share in your sorrow. So many memories live on in our hearts. Gloria and girls

Jill Waguespack

October 5, 2018

Aunt Pat, I'm sorry for your loss. Everyone sends their love

October 4, 2018

Pat,
Please accept our most sincere condolences and deepest sympathy.Our thoughts and prayers are with. May God grant you the strength to endure knowing that you will be with Billy in eternity. We love you.
Clif and JUDY Friend

Gary Crossley

October 4, 2018

Peace and prayers be with the family! I was blessed to work with Bill at the SC Employment Security Commission on Lockwood Drive downtown and then on Hanahan Road in North Charleston from 1999 to 2006.

He was always doing what he could to assist the Veteran customers with finding a job or helping them with supportive services in the Charleston area.

I always admired his service to his country and then his assistance to those who had served and /or needed help in finding jobs after they had got out of the service.

Rest in peace Major Groves!

Patrick Furlong

October 3, 2018

Aunt Pat

We send our most sincere sympathies to you. I will miss Uncle Bill. I know he is up there watching over us like you and him both have forever. You are in my prayers.

Barbara Brunson

October 3, 2018

To Mrs Patricia Groves and family you have my warmest sympathy

October 3, 2018

My prayers and love are with you.

Love Manning

October 3, 2018

With sincere sympathy. God give us a life span of 70-80 years if we are especially strong.
Psalms 90:10
May the family and friends of William celebrate a life well lived and loved by many.

October 3, 2018

We will miss you but we know with no doubt that we will see you again in Paradise with our King Jesus.


We love you Pat and Billy
All our love
Diane Groves White and Bernie White

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Visitation

5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

J. Henry Stuhr Northwoods Chapel

2180 Greenridge Rd, North Charleston, SC 29406

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5

Mass of Christian Burial

10:00 a.m.

Divine Redeemer Catholic Church

1106 Fort Drive, SC

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2180 Greenridge Rd, North Charleston, SC 29406

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